Baker - Stingers - Kennesaw State University : Job Details

About Us Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia . Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion. Location Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060. Job Summary Responsible for creating, preparing and improving recipes for baked goods such as pastries, breads, and plated desserts. Assists in overseeing and/or instructing Assistant Baker in baking and cleaning equipment and facilities. Ensures quality controls and recipe standardization are in compliance with approved standards. Monitors and enforces food sanitization and safety standards. Responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Ensures proper training, knowledge and compliance with recipes and standards 2. Preps and properly prepares ingredients for use following proper food handling and safety guidelines 3. Arranges presentations of desserts, platters and pastry products 4. Maintains levels of daily production assignments 5. Ensures food quality through tasting 6. Maintains and operates equipment according to approved safety standards 7. Reports issues with production, equipment, personnel or products to management 8. Maintains daily sanitation standards and logs per established guidelines 9. Determines amount and types of items and supplies required for food preparation 10. Completes food temperature checks before service and as needed per established guidelines 11. Accepts ownership and responsibility for success of pastry shop and team 12. Stores food properly and safely, following established guidelines marking the date and item, etc. 13. At the direction of leadership, acts as a lead in the absence of the lead role Required Qualifications Educational Requirements High School diploma or equivalent Other Required Qualifications ServSafe certified or obtains certification within twelve (12) months of hire Required Experience One (1) year of experience working in food handling at a retail, food service, bakery, or grocery establishment Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications Culinary degree or certificate from a culinary arts program Preferred Experience Experience baking in an institutional operation and catering operation Proposed Salary The salary range for this position is $15.00 to $16.50 based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIES Able to maintain a positive attitude and willingness to improve skills and presentations Able to maintain records of output, quantities of ingredients used, and supplies on hand Able to ensure open communication to foster training, knowledge, and teamwork Able to implement procedures, methods, and activities developed by others Able to deal with multiple tasks or projects at one time KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of the types and grades of ingredients used in general pastry and bread making Knowledge of equipment and methods used in baking Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards used for large-scale operations Knowledge of basic math and food services terminology Knowledge of sanitation regulations and food handling procedures SKILLS Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, technology, organization, communication (verbal and written), and time management skills Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs associated with position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite) Strong attention to detail and follow up skills Strong customer service skills and phone etiquette USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at . Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at . Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community. For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [email protected]. Other Information This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position will not travel. This position does not require security clearance. Background Check

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Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility. All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.